Barnard College President on Gender Bias and Female Presidential Candidates

The transcript discusses the impact of parental attitudes on girls' confidence in math, the importance of risk-taking and learning from failure, and the challenges women face in leadership roles. It highlights the need to redefine toughness and risk-taking for women and offers techniques for performing under pressure. The discussion also touches on the unprecedented number of female presidential candidates in 2020 and the historical exclusion of women from leadership positions.

How can redefining toughness and risk-taking change perceptions of women in leadership?

What strategies can women use to manage anxiety and perform better under pressure?